Catch Mastery Event: First Bird Pokémon Lands in Pokémon GO!

Pokémon GO enthusiasts are in for a treat with an array of exciting events on the horizon. Alongside the ongoing Festival of Colors and Might and Mastery events, the Catch Mastery event promises to enhance your gameplay experience even further.

Catch Mastery Brings the First Birdie for Pokémon GO!

Mark your calendars for March 16th, as the Catch Mastery event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. This event shines the spotlight on Archen, the First Bird Pokémon. During the event, you'll encounter wild spawns of Omanyte and Kabuto, with the exciting possibility of encountering their Shiny variants.

Archen will also be available through Field Research rewards, with an increased chance of encountering its Shiny form. To sweeten the deal, the event offers XP bonuses, doubling your XP for Nice Throws or better, and for Curveball Throws. Additionally, engage in the Timed Research focused on catching Rock-types. If you're up for the challenge, you can complete up to 10 sets of tasks, rewarding you with a total of 40 Archen encounters.

The Mega Absol Raid Day Is also Happening Soon

Following the Catch Mastery event, the Mega Absol Raid Day is set for March 23rd, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. This event introduces a new Charged Attack for Absol called Brutal Swing. Once the event kicks off, Absol will permanently have access to this powerful move, delivering 55 power in Trainer Battles and 65 power in gyms and raids.

From March 22nd at 5:00 p.m. PDT to March 23rd at 8:00 p.m. PDT, the Remote Raid Pass limit will be temporarily increased to 20. You'll also have the opportunity to collect up to five additional free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs, allowing for a total of six passes for the day.

If you're yet to dive into the world of Pokémon GO, you can download it from the Google Play Store and join the fun. Before you leave, don't forget to check out our news on the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day event, "Four-Leaf Clover’s Song," in Watcher of Realms.